Un repaso a los 30 'rosters' de las franquicias de la Liga
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El comienzo de la temporada regular en la NBA trae también la conformación definitiva de las plantillas de la Liga.
Estamos ante una nueva edición de la mejor Liga del mundo con varios candidatos en el furgón principal y un grupo de elegidos que lucharán por el premio MVP a la vez que tratan de meter a sus equipos en lo más alto.
Como guía para seguir la temporada, estas son las 30 plantillas de los equipos de la NBA:
Atlanta Hawks
Plantilla: Saddiq Bey, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kobe Bufkin, Clint Capela, Bruno Fernando, A.J. Griffin, Mouhamed Gueye, De'Andre Hunter, Jalen Johnson, Seth Lundy, Garrison Mathews, Wesley Matthews, Patty Mills, Dejounte Murray, Miles Norris, Onyeka Okongwu, Trae Young, Trent Forrest.
Altas: Kobe Bufkin (R), Mouhamed Gueye (R), Seth Lundy (R), Wesley Matthews (MIL), Patty Mills (BKN), Miles Norris (R).
Bajas: John Collins (UTA), Aaron Holiday (HOU), Vit Krejci (MIN), Tyrese Martin (MIN), Donovan Williams (GSW).
Jalen Johnson.EFE.
Boston Celtics
Plantilla: Dalano Banton, Oshae Brissett, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Payton Pritchard, Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Luke Kornet, J.D. Davison, Svi Mykhailiuk, Kristaps Porzingis, Neemias Queta, Jay Scrubb, Lamar Stevens, Jordan Walsh, Nathan Knight.
Altas: Dalano Banton (TOR), Oshae Brissett (IND), Wenyen Gabriel (LAL), Jrue Holiday (MIL), Svi Mykhailiuk (CHA), Kristaps Porzingis (WAS), Neemias Queta (SAC), Jay Scrubb (ORL), Lamar Stevens (CLE), Jordan Walsh (R), Nathan Knight (MIN)
Bajas: Malcolm Brogdon (POR), Justin Champagnie (MIA), Danilo Gallinari (WAS), Blake Griffin, Mfiondu Kabengele, Mike Muscala (WAS), Marcus Smart (MEM), Grant Williams (DAL), Robert Williams (POR), Wenyen Gabriel.
Kristaps PorzingisLAPRESSE.
Brooklyn Nets
Plantilla: Darius Bazley, Mikal Bridges, Armoni Brooks, Nicolas Claxton, Noah Clowney, Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, Harry Giles, Cameron Johnson, Royce O'Neale, Day'Ron Sharpe, Ben Simmons, Dennis Smith Jr., Cam Thomas, Lonnie Walker, Trendon Watford, Dariq Whitehead, Jalen Wilson.
Altas: Darius Bazley (PHX), Armoni Brooks, Noah Clowney (R), Harry Giles, Dennis Smith Jr. (CHA), Lonnie Walker (LAL), Trendon Watford (POR), Dariq Whitehead (R), Jalen Wilson (R).
Bajas: Seth Curry (DAL), David Duke Jr. (PHI), RaiQuan Gray, Joe Harris (DET), Patty Mills (ATL), Dru Smith (MIA), Edmond Sumner (CHA), Yuta Watanabe (PHX).
Dorian Finney-Smith.LAPRESSE.
Charlotte Hornets
Plantilla: Amari Bailey, LaMelo Ball, Leaky Black, James Bouknight, Miles Bridges, Gordon Hayward, Cody Martin, Bryce McGowens, Brandon Miller, Frank Ntilikina, Nick Richards, Terry Rozier, Nick Smith Jr., Edmond Sumner, P.J. Washington, Mark Williams, J.T. Thor, Théo Maledon.
Altas: Amari Bailey (R), Leaky Black (R), Miles Bridges, R.J. Hunter, Brandon Miller (R), Frank Ntilikina (DAL), Nick Smith Jr. (R), Edmond Sumner (BKN).
Bajas: Kai Jones, Svi Mykhailiuk (BOS), Kelly Oubre (PHI), Kobi Simmons, Dennis Smith Jr. (BKN), Xavier Sneed, R.J. Hunter
Nick Smith Jr. y Nathan Mensah.LAPRESSE
Chicago Bulls
Plantilla: Lonzo Ball, Onuralp Bitim, Jevon Carter, Alex Caruso, Torrey Craig, DeMar DeRozan, Ayo Dosunmu, Andre Drummond, Quenton Jackson, Zach LaVine, Julian Phillips, Adama Sanogo, Terry Taylor, Dalen Terry, Nikola Vucevic, Coby White, Patrick Williams, Justin Lewis.
Altas: Onuralp Bitim (R), Jevon Carter (MIL), Torrey Craig (PHX), Quenton Jackson (WAS), Julian Phillips (R), Adama Sanogo (R), Terry Taylor.
Bajas: Patrick Beverley (PHI), Javonte Green, Derrick Jones Jr. (DAL), Marko Simonovic, Carlik Jones.
Alex Caruso.LAPRESSE
Cleveland Cavaliers
Plantilla: Jarrett Allen, Emoni Bates, Darius Garland, Ty Jerome, Damian Jones, Caris LeVert, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Georges Niang, Isaac Okoro, Craig Porter Jr., Ricky Rubio, Zhaire Smith, Max Strus, Tristan Thompson, Dean Wade, Sam Merrill, Isaiah Mobley.
Altas: Emoni
Bates (R), Sharife Cooper, Ty Jerome (GSW), Damian Jones (UTA), Georges Niang (PHI), Craig Porter Jr. (R), Zhaire Smith, Max Strus (MIA), Tristan Thompson (LAL).
Bajas: Mamadi Diakite, Danny Green (PHI), Robin Lopez (MIL), Raul Neto, Cedi Osman (SAS), Lamar Stevens (BOS), Dylan Windler (NYK), Sharife Cooper.
Donovan Mitchell.LAPRESSE.
Dallas Mavericks
Plantilla: Greg Brown, Seth Curry, Luka Doncic, Dante Exum, Josh Green, Tim Hardaway Jr., Jaden Hardy, Richaun Holmes, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., Maxi Kleber, Dereck Lively II, Dwight Powell, Markieff Morris, A.J. Lawson, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Grant Williams.
Altas: Greg Brown, Seth Curry (BKN), Dante Exum, Richaun Holmes (SAC), Derrick Jones Jr. (CHI), Dereck Lively II (R), Olivier-Maxence Prosper (R), Grant Williams (BOS).
Bajas: Davis Bertans (OKC), Reggie Bullock (HOU), Justin Holiday (DEN), JaVale McGee (SAC), Frank Ntilikina (CHA), Theo Pinson, Christian Wood (LAL), McKinley Wright.
Luka Doncic.JOSÉ A. GARCÏA
Denver Nuggets
Plantilla: Christian Braun, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Vlatko Cancar, Aaron Gordon, Justin Holiday, Jay Huff, Reggie Jackson, Nikola Jokic, DeAndre Jordan, Braxton Key, Jamal Murray, Zeke Nnaji, Jalen Pickett, Michael Porter Jr., Julian Strawther, Hunter Tyson, Peyton Watson, Collin Gillespie.
Altas: Justin Holiday (DAL), Jay Huff (WAS), Braxton Key, Jalen Pickett (R), Julian Strawther (R), Hunter Tyson (R).
Bajas: Bruce Brown (IND), Thomas Bryant (MIA), Jeff Green (HOU), Ish Smith, Jack White (OKC), Amida Brimah
Nikola Jokic.LAPRESSE.
Detroit Pistons
Plantilla: Marvin Bagley III, Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks, Malcolm Cazalon, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Joe Harris, Killian Hayes, Jaden Ivey, Isaiah Livers, Monte Morris, Marcus Sasser, Isaiah Stewart, Ausar Thompson, James Wiseman,Jared Rhoden, Stanley Umude.
Altas: Malcolm Cazalon (R), Joe Harris (BKN), Monte Morris (WAS), Jontay Porter, Marcus Sasser (R), Ausar Thompson (R), Stanley Umude.
Bajas: Hamidou Diallo, R.J. Hampton (MIA), Cory Joseph (GSW), Rodney McGruder (GSW), Eugene Omoruyi (WAS), Buddy Boeheim, Jontay Porter, Zavier Simpson.
Golden State Warriors
Plantilla: Stephen Curry, Usman Garuba, Draymond Green, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Cory Joseph, Jonathan Kuminga, Kevon Looney, Rodney McGruder, Moses Moody, Chris Paul, Gary Payton II, Brandin Podziemski, Jerome Robinson, Dario Saric, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Donovan Williams, Lester Quiñones.
Altas: Usman Garuba (HOU), Trayce Jackson-Davis (R), Cory Joseph (DET), Chris Paul (PHX), Brandin Podziemski (R), Jerome Robinson, Dario Saric (OKC), Donovan Williams (ATL).
Bajas: Patrick Baldwin Jr. (WAS), Donte DiVincenzo (NYK), JaMychal Green, Andre Iguodala, Ty Jerome (CLE), Anthony Lamb, Jordan Poole (WAS), Ryan Rollins (WAS), Rudy Gay, Rodney McGruder.
Stehen Curry, Chris Paul y Klay Thompson.LAPRESSE.
Houston Rockets
Plantilla: Dillon Brooks, Reggie Bullock, Tari Eason, Jalen Green, Jeff Green, Aaron Holiday, Jock Landale, Victor Oladipo, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Jermaine Samuels, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Jae'Sean Tate, Amen Thompson , Boban Marjanovic, Darius Days, Trevor Hudgins, Fred VanVleet, Cam Whitmore.
Altas: Dillon Brooks (MEM), Reggie Bullock (DAL), Jeff Green (DEN), Aaron Holiday (ATL), Jock Landale (PHX), Jermaine Samuels (R), Amen Thompson (R), Fred VanVleet (TOR), Cam Whitmore (R).
Bajas: D.J. Augustin, Willie Cauley-Stein, Josh Christopher (UTA), Usman Garuba (GSW), Frank Kaminsky, K.J. Martin Jr. (LAC), Daishen Nix (MIN), Kevin Porter Jr. (OKL), TyTy Washington (MIL), Nate Hinton
Jabari Smith.LAPRESSE.
Indiana Pacers
Plantilla: Bruce Brown, Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Isaiah Jackson, Bennedict Mathurin, T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Jordan Nwora, Ben Sheppard, Jalen Smith, Daniel Theis, Obi Toppin, Oscar Tshiebwe, Myles Turner, Kendall Brown, Jarace Walker, Isaiah Wong.
Altas: Bruce Brown (DEN), Ben Sheppard (R), Obi Toppin (NYK), Oscar Tshiebwe (R), Jarace Walker (R), Isaiah Wong (R).
Bajas: Oshae Brissett (BOS), Chris Duarte (SAC), George Hill, James Johnson, Gabe York.
T.J. McConnell.LAPRESSE.
L.A. Clippers
Plantilla: Nicolas Batum, B.J. Boston, Kobe Brown, Amir Coffey, Robert Covington, Paul George, Bones Hyland, Kawhi Leonard, Terance Mann, K.J. Martin Jr., Jordan Miller, Marcus Morris, Mason Plumlee, Norman Powell, Josh Primo, Russell Westbrook, Ivica Zubac, Moussa Diabaté.
Altas: Kobe Brown (R), Nate Darling, K.J. Martin Jr. (HOU), Jordan Miller (R), Josh Primo.
Bajas: Eric Gordon (PHX), Jason Preston, Xavier Moon, Nate Darling.
Russell Westbrook.LAPRESSE.
L.A. Lakers
Plantilla: Colin Castleton, Max Christie, Anthony Davis, Alex Fudge, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, D'Moi Hodge, Jalen Hood-Schifino, LeBron James, Maxwell Lewis, Taurean Prince, Austin Reaves, Cam Reddish, D'Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, Christian Wood.
Altas: Colin Castleton (R), Alex Fudge (R), Jaxson Hayes (NOP), D'Moi Hodge (R), Jalen Hood-Schifino (R), Maxwell Lewis (R), Taurean Prince (MIN), Cam Reddish (POR), Gabe Vincent (MIA), Christian Wood (DAL).
Bajas: Mo Bamba (PHI), Malik Beasley (MIL), Troy Brown (MIN), Wenyen Gabriel (BOS), Shaquille Harrison (MEM), Dennis Schröder (TOR), Cole Swider (MIA), Tristan Thompson (CLE), Lonnie Walker (BKN), Scotty Pippen Jr.
LeBron JamesLAPRESSE.
Memphis Grizzlies
Plantilla: Steven Adams, Santi Aldama, Desmond Bane, Brandon Clarke, G.G. Jackson. Jaren Jackson Jr., Luke Kennard, John Konchar, Jake LaRavia, Kenneth Lofton Jr., Ja Morant, Mychal Mulder, David Roddy, Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart, Xavier Tillman, Ziaire Williams, Jacob Gilyard, Vince Williams Jr.
Altas: G.G. Jackson (R), Mychal Mulder, Derrick Rose (NYK), Marcus Smart (BOS).
Bajas: Dillon Brooks (HOU), Tyus Jones (WAS), Shaquille Harrison.
Santi Aldama.LAPRESSE.
Miami Heat
Plantilla: Bam Adebayo, Thomas Bryant, Jimmy Butler, Justin Champagnie, R.J. Hampton, Tyler Herro, Haywood Highsmith, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovic, Kevin Love, Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin, Josh Richardson, Duncan Robinson, Orlando Robinson, Dru Smith, Cole Swider, Jamal Cain.
Altas: Thomas Bryant (DEN), R.J. Hampton (DET), Jaime Jaquez Jr. (R), Josh Richardson (NOP), Dru Smith (BKN), Cole Swider (LAL).
Bajas: Udonis Haslem, Victor Oladipo (OKC), Max Strus (CLE), Gabe Vincent (LAL), Omer Yurtseven (UTA), Cody Zeller (NOP), Justin Champagnie, Cheick Diallo.
Orlando Robinson.LAPRESSE.
Milwaukee Bucks
Plantilla: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Malik Beasley , MarJon Beauchamp, Marques Bolden, Pat Connaughton, Jae Crowder, A.J. Green, Andre Jackson Jr., Damian Lillard, Chris Livingston, Brook Lopez, Robin Lopez, Khris Middleton, Omari Moore, Cameron Payne, Bobby Portis, TyTy Washington, Lindell Wigginton.
Altas: Malik Beasley (LAL), Andre Jackson Jr. (R), Damian Lillard (POR), Chris Livingston (R), Robin Lopez (CLE), Omari Moore (R), Cameron Payne (PHX), TyTy Washington (HOU).
Bajas: Grayson Allen (PHX), Jevon Carter (CHI), Goran Dragic, Jrue Holiday (BOS), Joe Ingles (ORL), Meyers Leonard, Wesley Matthews (ATL), Marques Bolden.
Giannis AntetokounmpoLAPRESSE.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Plantilla: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kyle Anderson, Troy Brown, Jaylen Clark, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Vit Krejci, Jaden McDaniels, Jordan McLaughlin, Leonard Miller, Shake Milton, Josh Minott, Wendell Moore, Daishen Nix, Naz Reid, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mike Conley (NG), Luka Garza, Matt Ryan.,
Altas: Troy Brown (LAL), Jaylen Clark (R), Vit Krejci (ATL), Leonard Miller (R), Shake Milton (PHI), Daishen Nix (HOU).
Bajas: Nathan Knight (NYK), Jaylen Nowell (SAC), Taurean Prince (LAL), Austin Rivers, Trevor Keels, Tyrese Martin.
Anthony Edwards.LAPRESSE.
New Orleans Pelicans
Plantilla: Dyson Daniels, Kaiser Gates, Jordan Hawkins, Malcolm Hill, Brandon Ingram, Herbert Jones, Kira Lewis Jr., E.J. Liddell, Naji Marshall, C.J. McCollum, Trey Murphy III, Larry Nance, Jr., Jonas Valanciunas, Zion Williamson, Jose Alvarado, Dereon Seabron, Cody Zeller, Matt Ryan
Altas: Kaiser Gates (R), Jordan Hawkins (R), Cody Zeller (MIA), Matt Ryan (MIN)
Bajas: Jaxson Hayes (LAL), Willy Hernangómez, Josh Richardson (MIA), Garrett Temple (TOR), Malcolm Hill.
Zion Williamson.LAPRESSE.
New York Knicks
Plantilla: Ryan Arcidiacono, RJ Barrett, Charlie Brown Jr., Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, Evan Fournier, Quentin Grimes, Josh Hart, Isaiah Hartenstein, Miles McBride, Immanuel Quickley, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson, Jericho Sims, DaQuan Jeffries (NG), Duane Washington Jr., Dylan Windler.
Altas: Ryan Arcidiacono, Charlie Brown Jr., Donte DiVincenzo (GSW), Nathan Knight (MIN), Jaylen Martin (R), Dylan Windler (CLE), Jaylen Martin.
Bajas: Trevor Keels (MIN), Derrick Rose (MEM), Obi Toppin (IND), Isaiah Roby
Jalen Brunson.LAPRESSE.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Plantilla: Davis Bertans, Ousmane Dieng, Luguentz Dort, Josh Giddey, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Keyontae Johnson, Tre Mann, Vasilije Micic, Aleksej Pokusevski, Kevin Porter Jr., Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams, Kenrich Williams, Isaiah Joe (NG), Aaron Wiggins (NG), Olivier Sarr, Lindy Waters.
Altas: Davis Bertans (DAL), Keyontae Johnson (R), Vasilije Micic (R), Kevin Porter Jr. (HOU), Cason Wallace (R),
Bajas: Jared Butler (WAS), Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (HOU), Dario Saric (GSW), Jack White.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.LAPRESSE.
Orlando Magic
Plantilla: Cole Anthony, Paolo Banchero, Goga Bitadze, Anthony Black, Wendell Carter Jr., Markelle Fultz, Gary Harris, Caleb Houstan, Jett Howard, Joe Ingles, Chuma Okeke, Trevelin Queen, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Moritz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac, Kevon Harris, Admiral Schofield.
Altas: Anthony Black (R), Jett Howard (R), Joe Ingles (MIL), Mac McClung (PHI), Miye Oni, Trevelin Queen.
Bajas: Bol Bol (PHX), Michael Carter-Williams, Jay Scrubb (BOS), Brandon Williams, Mac McClung, Miye Oni.
Anthony Black y Goga Bitadze.LAPRESSE.
Philadelphia 76ers
Plantilla: Mo Bamba, Patrick Beverley,Joel Embiid, Danny Green, James Harden, Montrezl Harrell, Tobias Harris, Danuel House, Furkan Korkmaz, Tyrese Maxey, De'Anthony Melton, Kelly Oubre, Filip Petrusev, Paul Reed, Javonte Smart, Terquavion Smith, Jaden Springer, Azuolas Tubelis, P.J. Tucker.
Altas: Mo Bamba (LAL), Patrick Beverley (CHI), Danny Green (CLE), Kelly Oubre (CHA), Filip Petrusev (R), Javonte Smart, Terquavion Smith (R), Azuolas Tubelis (R).
Bajas: Dewayne Dedmon, Louis King, Mac McClung (ORL), Jalen McDaniels (TOR), Shake Milton (MIN), Georges Niang (CLE), David Duke Jr, Ricky Council IV.
Joel Embiid.LAPRESSE.
Phoenix Suns
Plantilla: Grayson Allen, Udoka Azubuike, Keita Bates-Diop, Bradley Beal, Bol Bol, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Drew Eubanks, Jordan Goodwin, Eric Gordon, Keon Johnson, Damion Lee, Nassir Little, Chimezie Metu, Jusuf Nurkic, Josh Okogie, Yuta Watanabe, Saben Lee.
Altas: Grayson Allen (MIL), Udoka Azubuike (UTA), Keita Bates-Diop (SAS), Bradley Beal (WAS), Bol Bol (ORL), Drew Eubanks (POR), Jordan Goodwin (WAS), Eric Gordon (LAC), Keon Johnson (POR), Nassir Little (POR), Chimezie Metu (SAC), Jusuf Nurkic (POR), Yuta Watanabe (BKN).
Bajas: Deandre Ayton (POR), Darius Bazley (BKN), Bismack Biyombo, Torrey Craig (CHI), Jock Landale (HOU), Chris Paul (GSW), Cameron Payne (MIL), Terrence Ross, Landry Shamet (WAS), T.J. Warren, Ish Wainright (POR).
Kevin Durant.LAPRESSE.
Portland Trail Blazers
Plantilla: Deandre Ayton, Malcolm Brogdon, Moses Brown, Toumani Camara, Jerami Grant, Scoot Henderson, Skylar Mays, Justin Minaya, Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert , Shaedon Sharpe, Anfernee Simons, Matisse Thybulle, Jabari Walker, Ibou Badji, Robert Williams, Ish Wainright.
Altas: Deandre Ayton (PHX), Malcolm Brogdon (BOS), Moses Brown, Toumani Camara (R), Scoot Henderson (R), Skylar Mays, Justin Minaya, Kris Murray (R), Rayan Rupert (R), Robert Williams (BOS), Ish Wainright.
Bajas: Drew Eubanks (PHX), Keon Johnson (PHX), Damian Lillard (MIL), Nassir Little (PHX), Jusuf Nurkic (PHX), Cam Reddish (LAL), Trendon Watford (BKN), Jeenathan Williams, Justise Winslow, Kevin Knox.
John Butler Jr.
Sacramento Kings
Plantilla: Harrison Barnes, Deonte Burton, Chris Duarte, Kessler Edwards, Jordan Ford, De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Colby Jones, Alex Len, Trey Lyles, JaVale McGee, Davion Mitchell, Malik Monk, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis, Jalen Slawson, Sasha Vezenkov, Keon Ellis.
Altas: Deonte Burton, Chris Duarte (IND), Jordan Ford (R), Colby Jones (R), JaVale McGee (DAL), Jaylen Nowell (MIN), Jalen Slawson (R), Sasha Vezenkov (R).
Bajas: Terence Davis, Matthew Dellavedova, P.J. Dozier, Richaun Holmes (DAL), Chimezie Metu (PHX), Neemias Queta (BOS), Jaylen Nowell.
Harrison Barnes.LAPRESSE.
San Antonio Spurs
Plantilla: Charles Bassey, Malaki Branham, Julian Champagnie, Sidy Cissoko, Zach Collins, Devonte' Graham, Keldon Johnson, Tre Jones, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Doug McDermott, Cedi Osman, Sir'Jabari Rice, Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell, Blake Wesley, Dominick Barlow, Victor Wembanyama.
Altas: Sidy Cissoko (R), Cedi Osman (CLE), Sir'Jabari Rice (R), Victor Wembanyama (R).
Bajas: Keita Bates-Diop (PHX), Gorgui Dieng, Romeo Langford (UTA), Khem Birch.
Victor Wembanyama.LAPRESSE.
Toronto Raptors
Plantilla: Precious Achiuwa, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Chris Boucher, Gradey Dick, Malachi Flynn, Javon Freeman-Liberty, Christian Koloko, Jalen McDaniels, Markquis Nowell, Jakob Poeltl, Otto Porter, Pascal Siakam, Dennis Schröder, Garrett Temple, Gary Trent Jr., Thaddeus Young, Ron Harper Jr.
Altas: Gradey Dick (R), Javon Freeman-Liberty (R), Jalen McDaniels (PHI), Markquis Nowell (R), Dennis Schröder (LAL), Garrett Temple (NOP).
Bajas: Dalano Banton (BOS), Will Barton, Fred VanVleet (HOU), Joe Wieskamp, Jeff Dowtin.
Pascal Siakam.LAPRESSE.
Utah Jazz
Plantilla: Ochai Agbaji, Josh Christopher, Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, Simone Fontecchio, Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks, Talen Horton-Tucker, Walker Kessler, Lauri Markkanen, Kelly Olynyk, Brice Sensabaugh, Collin Sexton, Kris Dunn, Luka Samanic, Johnny Juzang, Micah Potter, Omer Yurtseven.
Altas: Josh Christopher (HOU), John Collins (ATL), Keyonte George (R), Taylor Hendricks (R), Romeo Langford (SAS), Brice Sensabaugh (R), Omer Yurtseven (MIA).
Bajas: Udoka Azubuike (PHX), Vernon Carey Jr., Rudy Gay (GSW), Damian Jones (CLE), Juan Toscano, Romeo Langford.
Collin Sexton.LAPRESSE.
Washington Wizards
Plantilla: Deni Avdija, Patrick Baldwin Jr., Jared Butler, Xavier Cooks, Bilal Coulibaly, Johnny Davis, Daniel Gafford, Danilo Gallinari, Anthony Gill, Tyus Jones, Corey Kispert, Kyle Kuzma, Mike Muscala, Eugene Omoruyi, Jordan Poole, Ryan Rollins, Landry Shamet, Delon Wright, Taj Gibson.
Altas: Patrick Baldwin Jr. (GSW), Jared Butler (OKC), Bilal Coulibaly (R), Danilo Gallinari (BOS), Tyus Jones (MEM), Mike Muscala (BOS), Eugene Omoruyi (DET), Jordan Poole (GSW), Ryan Rollins (GSW), Landry Shamet (PHX).
Bajas: Bradley Beal (PHX), Jordan Goodwin (PHX), Jay Huff (DEN), Quenton Jackson, Monte Morris (DET), Kendrick Nunn, Kristaps Porzingis (BOS), Isaiah Todd.
Jordan Poole.LAPRESSE.
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Phoenix Suns Add Jock Landale in Trade with Atlanta Hawks
On July 6th, 2022, the Atlanta Hawks traded center Jock Landale to the Phoenix Suns for cash considerations. Atlanta also received a trade exception of $46,120.
When the Atlanta Hawks made a splashy deal to acquire All-Star Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs for Danilo Gallinari and several draft picks, an attachment to the deal was the Hawks taking on the minimum, non-guaranteed salary of center Jock Landale.
To make the math in the trade work, the Spurs guaranteed $46,120 of Landale’s salary in addition to Murray’s $15 million-plus salary to get within $5 million of Gallinari’s $20 million-plus salary.
Looking to offload Landale, the Hawks subsequently moved the Aussie center to the Phoenix Suns about a week later. Facing a luxury tax bill, the Suns were looking for some cheap help to add to a roster that was becoming expensive.
The Landale move created a trade exception worth a minuscule $46,120. Atlanta also received an undisclosed sum of cash in the deal. The Athletic’s John Hollinger believed it was $110,000, the minimum sum a team can send in a deal.
Landale joined a Suns frontcourt that already had Deandre Ayton starting at center. Reserves Bismack Biyombo and Dario Šarić were also expected to receive minutes at the five.
The 2022-23 season was a year of calamity for Phoenix. First, the Suns decided to not bring back Jae Crowder, sending the veteran starter home while searching for a trade.
Phoenix won six of its first seven games and were at the top of the West after 21 games with a 15-6 record. However, injuries began to pile up. Starter Cam Johnson tore the meniscus in his right knee in early November. Hamstring and groin injuries caused star Devin Booker to miss 26 of 29 games.
Injuries to starters Chris Paul and Ayton also creeped up. Phoenix went through a 2-12 stretch in December and January that dropped the team to 21-24. Soon after, the Suns rebounded, going 9-2 to rise to 30-26.
As all this happened, the Suns were bought by a new owner, Mat Ishbia. The new owner’s big splash was dealing Crowder, Johnson, Mikal Bridges and several draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets in a deal for star Kevin Durant.
The move added Durant to Phoenix’s core of Booker, Paul and Ayton. Durant missed some time with knee and ankle injuries as Phoenix finished the season in fourth place with a 45-37 record.
Landale was a revelation during training camp. In preseason, he averaged 13.3 PPG and 6.8 RPG in 22.2 MPG. This included a 17-point, 8-rebound, 4-block, 3-steal night.
The performance earned Landale some minutes at the start of the season and he played well initially, scoring well in the paint and in the pick-and-roll.
However, his limitations as a rim protector and outside shooter caused his minutes to yoyo throughout the season as coach Monty Williams preferred at times to play the more mobile and active defender in Biyombo.
Still, Landale had a strong second season in the NBA, playing in 69 games and producing career-highs of 6.6 PPG, 4.1 RPG and 1.0 APG in 14.2 MPG. When Landale was on the floor, Phoenix outscored opponents by 7.9 points per 100 possessions per NBA Stats.
The Suns entered the postseason as a favorite for the NBA championship though there were concerns with Durant having only played eight games with Suns after the midseason trade.
Phoenix matched up with the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening round. One of Los Angeles’ stars Paul George was out with a knee injury. His co-star Kawhi Leonard stepped up, scoring 38 points as the Clippers took the first game 115-110 in Game One.
The Suns responded with a 123-109 win in Game Two. Leonard was revealed to have a sprained MCL and missed the rest of the series. Two of the next three games were decided by single digits, but Phoenix won all of those games to win the series 4-1. Landale played just one game and eight minutes in the series.
Phoenix advanced to the second round where the team faced the number one seed Denver Nuggets. Denver’s Jamal Murray had 34 points and the Nuggets made nine more threes in a 125-107 win.
Two-time MVP Nikola Jokić dominated Game Two, recording 39 points and 16 rebounds. Phoenix had a lead in the second half. With the Suns up 73-70 with about 10 minutes left, Denver went on a 27-14 run to win 97-87. In the loss, Paul suffered a left groin injury that would cause him to miss the rest of the series.
With Paul out and Ayton ineffective, Booker and Durant stepped up in Phoenix. The duo combined for 86 points as Phoenix outlasted the Nuggets 121-114. Booker was particularly effective with 47 points.
In Game Four, the Suns led for all of the fourth quarter. Jokić was phenomenal with 53 points. Durant and Booker both put up 36 points and they got help from reserve Landry Shamet who had 19 points and five threes.
Landale saw an uptick in minutes in Games Three and Four as Ayton struggled and was a plus-26 combined in those two games. He closed Game Four with Ayton on the bench.
Game Five saw the Nuggets jump out to a 11-point edge in the first quarter. Phoenix battled back. Denver built a 17-point at the end of the third period and held on for an easy 118-102 win. Game Six was even easier as the Nuggets built a 30-point lead in the first half and held on for a 125-100 rout to eliminate Phoenix.
Landale started the final game of the series due to an Ayton injury. He appeared in all six games and managed 6.5 PPG on 67% from the field and 4.3 RPG in 17.6 MPG.
After the season, the Suns made moves to keep pushing towards title contention. The team traded Paul and Shamet to the Washington Wizards in a deal for star guard Bradley Beal. Suns head coach Monty Williams was also let go and replaced by Frank Vogel.
The team first extended a qualifying offer to Landale but ultimately pulled it, making him an unrestricted free agent. Landale later signed a four-year, $32 million deal with the Houston Rockets.
Jock Landale on his style of basketball in Suns training camp (via Cronkite News):
“For me, I play such a high intensity brand of basketball, and that is what I am going to do. It is all the same thing for me compared to prior seasons like setting hard screens, roll, pop and do (the) little things as best as I can.”
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams on Landale during training camp (via Cronkite News):
“He does a good job of keeping his big in front of him but also dealing with the ball and then being able to go up and distract the shot. That’s a skill that we lost in JaVale [McGee] and now we feel like we have some similarities in Jock.”
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